08996 - Welder

Virginia Department of TransportationSuffolk, VA

About The Position

Perform quality repairs, modifications and fabrications on equipment, machinery, structures and high pressure vessels using advanced welding techniques.

Requirements

  • Ability to fabricate components to meet required specifications.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records of work performed.
  • Ability to perform welding on equipment and structures such as bridges, buildings or high-pressure vessels using advanced welding techniques and equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
  • Ability to safely weld in an overhead position.
  • Knowledge of AC, DC and arc electric welding techniques.
  • Knowledge of various materials, equipment, metallurgical properties and structural principles.
  • Skill in providing good customer service.
  • Skill in the operation of a variety of welding tools and equipment such as MIG, TIG, electronic and carbon arc, oxyacetylene torch, plasma torch, wire, stick and other welding equipment.
  • Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

  • A combination of training, experience, or education in Welding, or related field desired.
  • Welder certification.

Responsibilities

  • Recordkeeping: Locate parts and materials.
  • Provide repair estimates.
  • Maintain accurate records of completed work.
  • Repairs and Modifications: Weld and accurately cut metal to repair a variety of equipment.
  • Perform precise modifications to various equipment as required to adapt equipment for special accessories.
  • Welding: Perform certified welding on equipment, bridges, ferryboats, existing buildings and new construction and framework and high-pressure vessels.
  • Ensure welds meet certification standards.
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